Apple Wireless Mouse

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However, the battery gets low about every 2 weeks. That's no problem. But the new mouse has a connection underneath for the cable. And once plugged in it's useless and doesn't work, and can't work due to it's design as it's plugged in underneath.

That's ok - although a stupid design.

My main gripe is - and perhaps someone knows how - I only get a warning when it's at 2%.

Can I change this to warn me when it's at 10% or 20% or anything else other than it's nearly dead?

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First of all congrats on your new iMac! It's a nice view from up here isn't it?

Secondly, no way should your mouse be getting low every two weeks!?! Did you get the standard wireless Bluetooth mouse that comes with most iMacs, that require a couple of AA batteries? If so, I've got in the habit of turning off my mouse every night but even if I leave it on 24/7 (like I used to) it still lasts way beyond 2 weeks. I'm guessing Apple may have a new mouse that I'm not aware of due to your cable connection description.

As for the %, I believe I get a warning once it gets below 20%, I haven't come across a way to change when you receive that warning but at 2%, that is not much of a warning.

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^ Interesting, I can't stand cable connections when they're not necessary, the less cables the better imo. The only thing I have connected via a cable is my Infinity as you can't beat a cable (ethernet) connection for internet speeds. Oh and obviously my iMac is plugged into the mains via it's cable

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My main issue was the battery life and the lack of control/precision I felt I had with the touch mouse. I prefer buttons, I was constantly swiping left and right or zooming in and out because of that horrible glass surface.

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yeah the new magic mouse design is stupid. Who decided to use the lighting charger then place it under the unit? The recon it takes 2 hours to charge to full and should last 2 month. Also 2 mins charge should last the day....... i don't believe them lol so i'll stick with the older on that uses AA batteries lol